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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-10-12
VALUABLE LANDS.


where Cockle-Rurrs. sand-Burrs and
Tumble.Weeds Grow in PROPULSION.
He was sitting in front OF sod
house in Nebraska, near the Niobrara
river, smoking cob pipe and occa.
sionally pausing to whistle a few bars
of "Dixie'' as he gazed lazily but ad.
miringly at semi-circle OF dogs .
stretched on the ground around him.
We drove up and inquired how far II
was to Valentine.
Dunno, stranger, :" he replied.
Haven you ever been therea"
Eyes. low I've been there"
..How far do you think it is, thenp"
ut might be bout seven mile, then
she might be nearder ten--makes q
heap O. difference what you do down
where the road forks. Say, don want
% buy good farm, Ireckonp"
Don't believe we do. "
mo, Flowed not. Seems's If lean,
never sell out"
"Where you going when you sell
out here?'
.'Gen'l'men. l shall pull back to Mis-.
soory!'
/ Cant you raise good crops hereP''
| Cant raise nothin' on this farm
'ccpt cuckleburrs. That's whatI call
it, gen'rmen, Chuckle. Burr Home! !
got mother farm out on the fat fur.
DER
THAT must be poorer soil than
this.
.Doggoned sight wus Can't raise
nothin' but sand burrs there. ] call il
sand-Burrs Place. / got one other
farm down earder the river"
.'That seems like better location. y
20, yes, some-you can raise red
= tum BILE weeds on that land-it's Tum.
blc-Weed Retreat; that's tho name Of
> it."
"An for sale, are theye"
every one Of 'en,. Buyers can take
their choice between Tumble Weed Re-
treat, Sand-Burr Place or Cuckle.
= Burr Home-they all got their good
" p'ints. Tumble Weed Retreat com
$. : mands good view of the river an
!; more muskeeters; Sand-burr Place il
\ level and nice, but is exposed to tn
=. :. wind; Cuckle- Burr Home is sheltere'
from the wind, an there's fourteen
badger holes on the back forty. an
,g TELLER can take dog an have piles {
sh sport with 'em. I'll take the Home fe
or mine every time-Pm powerful o
r sport. Coin to shack along, air yop
Well, if you see any body that wan
80. to buy some land of bout this d'scril
I'D ton ics' send EN- out I'm geitl
tlv mighty anxious to be moseyin' dow
- round old Pike ag'n w H. carrus
in Chicago Tribune,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-10-12
ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER H. 1887
The General further gives figures tc

The General further gives figures to
show that the Grand Army would be
to-day a much more powerful organi-
cation in point of numbers, and in
fact in every respcct,if it had not inter-
meddled with such unworthy political
designs, and he draws the conclusion,
and every soldier who has the good OF
the Grand Army organization at heart
will az rec with him that sit is a great
mistake to play pranks in this way
with so fine a foundation as the Grand
Army had to start on. y Harrisburg
(Pa.) Patriot.
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PlTH AND POINT.

Men with clean shirts on mover en-.
gage in free fights.
To find out how old lady Is
Ask some other lady.-Danville Breeze.
"A tussle with clearinghouse
steak is now called "bull fight.
"A cycling young man is good and
a sigh-cling young woman is better-
New Have,s Ne,os.
Every man should have his own
level in society, and rejoice in the hap
piness OF alL-Barnes.
The blind never lead any but the
blind; they never can lead those who
have their eyes open.
No matter how bad or destructive
boy be, he never becomes so de-
graded or loses self-respect sufficiently
as to throw mud on circus poster
Contractor called to have
you settle for building the house"
Owner I'm ready to settle with you
when tho house is done settling. -
Philadelphia Call
-"Aim high" is the Savannah Ne1os'
advice to young men. This is the
same old chestnut that the girl sprung
on the fellow who kissed her on the
chin. Nashville A,raerican.
-Nothinghas been done to stop the
robbing of poor immigrants at Castle
Garden yet but an ordinance to pro-
hibit the sale of oil paintings by gas
light has just been passed in New
York. Omaha World
No man knows how much ne
| really loves woman until she has
! presented him with tho worked can
vas for the sides of natty travelling
bag, and he has paid seven or eight
dollars for having it made up. -Lo'o-
ell Citizen
The coils of rope which hotel-keep.
ers in New York are obliged by law to
place in every room, for a fire-escape.
are proving very useful to impec,lni-
GUS guests, who slide down at night
without waiting for tho cry OF fire.
Boston Post.
Behind the Scenes -
Her appetite is delicate:
She can not eat to-day;
But see her in the pantry
Whenher beau has gone away.
Boston Courier.
Change is Rest -Beggar's Wife,
august why are you taking off
your wooden Neutrality-suspicious.
ing. am only going to strap it on tho
other foot; one gets tired OF hopping
about all day long on tho same leg. -
H,.moristische Blatter.
1 Some people claim that a fellow
doesn't get any rest by going on an
excursion. as he generally works hard
a week before to get ready and then
puts in the hardest day of all when he
goes-but this is not SO; an excursion
usually makes him sick abed for a
week after he gets back and that Is
the time no gets his rest -Dasota BeA
Not soil alone nor sun alone
gives strength and majesty to thu
sturdy oak, but also Its exposure t.
the changes of the seasons and its bat
ties with the storms and winds. 81
= it is through hardships and well borne
trials cheerily met that man attaini
to the power and dignity OF his full
nature and the stability Of his true
manhood. Former and Manufacturer
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-10-12

I'm the year ITO colonist bought
two square miles Of land Of an Indian
chief for quart of whisky and hunt
ing knife, and for half decade the
white man wanted somebody to kick
him for an idiot for not watering the
whisky. DETROIT Free Press.
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A Natural Inquiry.

Who'll we put up for Congress this
yearp" asked one local statesman of
another.
General Dashem. He's bound to
be elected
'Can he command votesp'
You bet he can; more than any
other man in this district "
How much is he worth" -Mer-
chant Irdueler.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-10-12

-Countryman Ito dentist)-I
wouldn't pay nothin' extra for gas.
Jes yank her out if it does hurt J"
Dentist-'.You are plucky. sir. Let
me see the tooth" C,untryman-
"Oh. faint me that's got the toothache;
it's my wife. She'll be here in min
ute."-M 7. Sun.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-10-12

Fifty thousand gallons Of grass
hoppers have been gathered and burned
in Algeria this year, with apparently
very little effect to abate the plaane Of
these insects in that colony.
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An exchange says that a young
lady never likes to ''give herself
away" That depends on whether or
not the right fellow asks her. IN r
Lednpr
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HENRY l.. BI0SSAT, Business Manager
ALONE.

still earth turns and pulses str,
And each day hath its deed; 4
But If 1 be dead to her,
What Is the life I leads
Cares the cuckoo for the wood, y
When the red leaves are'downf
STAYS the robin near the brood,
when they are dedged and ftownf
Yea, we live; the common air
To both its bounty brings.
Mockery! Can the absent share
The half-forgotten thingsf
Barren comfort fancy doles
To him that truly sees:
Sullen earth can sever souls
Far as the Pleiades.
Take they toys, step-mother Earth
Take force of limb and brain;
All thy gifts are little worth,
Till her find again.
Grass may spring and buds may STIR
Why should mine eyes take heeds
For II be dead to her,
Then am 1 dead indeed.
Andrea Hedbro0ke, in Atlantic Monthly.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-02-19
GREAT ACTIVITY
IN THE NATTER or fRxraHr coxPz-
Triton AT NORFOLK.
The West Neck Delegatioa-A Small Fire
Politicai-Ths Negroes Moving
Personal Notes.
correspondence of the Richmond Dlspaica.l

Correspondence Of the Richmond Dispatch
NoBFoLK, February Is, 1887.
There is great activity in all the
transportation lines by rail or water at
this point Just now in the matter OF
freight competition, particularly in the
direction OF Eastern North Carolina.
There is alec healthy competition be-
tween the Eastern Shore railroad and
the steamship lines to New York and
Philadelphia in bidding for the bust
ness of the truckers of this section,
and the indications are that shippers
will be vastly benefited in the reduc-
ton OF freights this season. Three
steamers of the new Eastern North
Carolina Dispatch Line, )" which are to
connect the Carolina sound and Chowan
sections with the Norfolk Southern and
New York, Philadelphia and Norfolk
railroads, and at once inaugurate the
daily fish trains, arrived here yester-
day and will leave this afternoon for
Elizabeth City, n. c., TO open the
route.
A fire on Cumberland street called
ont the department this morning. A
small frame house was damaged.
Tie Princess Anne delegation has
returned from Washington, and re-
ports that survey has been ordered
on the West Neck river.
Rear-Admiral George II. Cooper and
family are here visiting relatives.
The handsome ocean-going steam
yacht Meteor, with a pleasure-party on
beard, started from Fort Monroe on a
trip mp James river to-day. The
Meteor is one of the largest and most
powerful yachts ever in this harbor.
The Old Dominion steamer Seneca
ran down barge in coming into port
last night, and two men narrowly es-
capped drowning.
The darby Republicans OF the
county have called mass-meeting at
the courthouse for tomorrow week for
consultation, and have distinctly stated
in the call that only colored voters will
be admitted to the meeting. The
whites of the party are amazed, and
believe the movement was engineered
by the colored lawyers to get control OF
the colored voters and throw overheard
the recognized white leaders, if posi-
BILE.
All the force IN the construction de-
partment of the maynard will be sus-
pended on Monday night, the funds for
the month being exhausted.
A youth named Clifford March, son
of the late E. G. March, of Portsmouth,
died yesterday from internal injuries
incurred while at play.
The wrecking-steamers sent in search
of the wreck of the brig Garnett, OFF
Cape Hatteras, have returned, being
unsuccessful.
County-Treasurer S. w Lyons left
for Richmond to-day on business con-
nected with his office. G.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-02-19
SUFFOLK.

A GaIa-Day-TOurna and Bali.
Correspondence of the Richmond Dispatch.l
FEbRUARY Is, 1887.
Yesterday was gala occasion in
Suffolk. A large crowd gathered from
Norfolk, Portsmouth, and the surround
ing counties to attend the grand tourna-
ment and coronation ball which had
been appointed TO take place at that
time. At half-past IL o'clock A. NJ.
the knights, escorted by the Suffolk
Grays and the cadets of the Military
Academy, the procession being headed
by the Suffolk Brass Band, proceeded
TO the Commercial Hotel, from the bal
cony of which Captain John Ii. Wright
delivered the charge TO the knights.
His charge was brief, but very felici-
tons. The line of march was taken up
for the tournament grounds, on Central
avenue, where the following knights
contested for the honors of the occa-
SION
Knight of New Orleans, W. NJ. At
kinson, of Suffolk.
Knight of Moxie, Thomas B. Hines,
OF Suffolk.
Knight of Silver Stripe, W. j. Sulli-
van, of Chuckatuck.
knight of Exeter, Sydney Ellis, of
Exchange.
Knight of Nansemond, J. ". Ballard,
Of Suffolk.
Knight of Dismal Swamp, Sam.
HAYNES. of Bosley, n. G.
Knight Of Reynoldson, DIR. j. I.
Smallwood, of Reynoldson, n. c.
Knight of Tidewater, Harry Buford,
Of Bedford county, Va.
Knight of Suffolk, W. n. Boswell, of
Suffolk.
There were two ties" Orleans
and Exeter" for first honor, and
"Moxie and Underwater for fourth
honor. The final result was announced
by the judges as follows:
y First honor, W. NJ. Atkinson.
Second s. I. Ellis, Jr
Third, w. n. Boswell.
Fourth, Thomas b. Hines.
The coronation ball took place last
night at the Commercial Hotel, and the
crowd in attendance was exceedingly
large. Several of the successful knights
transferred their honors to other gen
tlemen, and the royal set was made up
M follows:
Mr. Adrian Riddick, of Portsmouth,
crowned Miss Effie Smith, of Ports
mouth, Queen of Love and Beauty.
Master Sydney Ellis, of Exchange,
crowned Miss Birdie Crump, OF Suf-
folk. First Maid of Honor.
MIR. +. w. Hall. of Suffolk, crowned
Miss Montague, of Portsmouth, Second
Maid Of Honor.
Mr.. John c. Smith, of Suffolk, crown
ed Miss Mary b. Kilby, of Suffolk,
Third Maid of Honor.
The coronation address was delivered
by Merritt Briggs. Esq, of Suffolk, and
was replete with beautiful imagery and
poetical illusions.
A sumptuous supper was served du-
ripg the evening.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-02-19
WONDERFUL FArTK.CURE.
a Girl Raised from an fnvaiid's BED
and Restored TO Health.

A Pittsburgh special says; A re-
markable faith-cure was reported from
Banksville, a mining town two miles
southwest of this city, to-day. For
several years Maggie Beading, the
sixteen-year-old daughter of coal
miner, has been bedridden. Frequent
ly of late she has laid in trance or
comatose state for days, and when sue
would return to consciousness she
would tell her friends that she had
been to Heaven. In proof of this she
told the names and described the APP
3earance of relatives who died before
she was born, and of others whom she
knew when they were alive;
In October and November last she
lay III comatose state for several
weeks, during which time she partook
only of a small quantity of liquid food,
administered to her by attendants.
When she revived she said she had re-
ceiyed divine communication to the
effect that at i. NJ. on February 18th
she would be raised from an invalid's
bed and entirely restored to health.
This afternoon her fathers house was
filed with friends and neighbors, who
waited in silence and awe for the
predicted manifestation. The girls
face wore an expression OF Joy,
and seemed to grow in beauty as
the hour drew near. Exactly at the
stroke of 2 she arose from her chair
with her crutches in her hands, and,
fiingine them aside, walked about the
room, TO the overwhelming astonish-
ment of those present. The cure
seemed complete, and she jumped
about ike child. The news was
noised about and almost the entire
population of Banksville turned out TO
see her. Her parents wept with Joy
and the greatest excitement prevailed.
Miss Beading was seen BY several re-
porters and she pronounced herself
well. II is the belief among neighbors
that the young lady was sincere in her
claim of affection, and her recovery is
regarded rs miracle.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-02-19
WILL THEY TEST IT2
THE INSURANCE COMPANIES AND TIE
CITY OF PETERSBURG.
A New Church 0reanixed-A Cordial Hand
shaking New Battery Of
fieid-Pieces.
,csrsronasnce Of the Richmond Dispatch

lCerverpondsnce Of the Richmond Dlspatchl
PErRRsBrRa, February 1s, 1887.
The Swift-Creek Baptist church, in
Chesterfield county, was organized last
night with membership OF over fifty
persons. The church building has not
vet been erected, but work upon it will
be commenced in few days, and il is
expected that the church will be COM
pieied and ready for use some time du-
Ying the month Of May. The money
Tor the building has ell been subscribed.
Rev. A. woodward will be the pastor OF
She church.
II is reported that the matter OF the
full liability of the companies for the
iusurance on the tobacco-fsctory of Mr..
Dunlop, recently destroyedby fire, will
probably be tested in the courts at the
instance of the companies themselves,
on the ground Of the inadequacy Of the
water-mpply, the bad condition on
Washington street, &c, which rendered
\ impossible for the fire department to
render efficient service in the suppress
sion of the flames. Such test would
Of course involve the liability OF the
city for the loss incurred by the fire.
But this is only given as report heard
upon the streets. Nothing definite can
be stated in the premises.
After his sermon at the First Baptist
church last night Rev. II. NJ. Wharton,
Of Baltimore, babe adieu to the people
10 whom he had been preaching so eff
fectively for the past two weeks. lie
stood in front of the pulpit, and the
crowded congregation, before leaving
the building, filed by and each person
Rays him cordial shake of the hand,
accompanied in many instances with a
heartfelt blessing.
Captain Trusheim, of the Il. L. Lee
Battery, has received letter from the
Secretary of War announcing that the
new steel guns given by the Govern
nent in exchange for the brass Napo-
Icons owned by the company will be
forwarded to Petersburg in time for
their arrival here ON or before the 22d
OF February. On that day the com
psny will make their first parade in
their new uniforms and with their new
battery, and will celebrate the occasion
with q banquet.
John Cole (colored), employed as
brakeman on the Norfolk and Western
railroad, while engaged in coupling
cars last night, had his left hand caught
between the bumpers and badly in
jured. His thumb WAS severed from
Me hand.
The exports of manufactured tobacco
to-day exceeded $4,000 pounds, the
greater portion of which was shipped
by one firm. ROBIN ADAIR.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-02-19
ALEXANDRIA,.
Marriage Of Judge Keith washing
tons birthday.

Correspondence Of the Richmond Dispstch.l
FEBRUARY IL, 1887.
Judge James Keith, of the Circuit
Court, and bride nee Morson passed
through here last night on O northern
tour. They were married at the Epis-
oopal church in Wanenton in the after
noon by the rector, Rev. Mr.. Nelson,
before a large and brilliant assembly.
The church was profuseIy decorated
in honor OF the event, and reception
followed. The attendants were Misses
Kate Keith, Cora Payne, and Marie
and Sallie Bruce, DR.. Day, DIR. Carter,
aud Messrs. j. Keith, NJ. Norton, John
Morgan johnson, and Leonard Mar
bury. Of this city.
Preparations for the celebration Of
Washington's birthday Tuesday next
are being pushed forward.
The Light Infantry and st. Johns
Cadets with several visiting military or
carnations, the fire department, several
social clubs, and a representation OF
the trades will compose the procession
II il said to-day that the management
have been assured that the President
desires 10 and will most probably at
tend. John sherman, Geaerals Sheri-
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dan and Gibson with their aids also
signify their intention 70 be present.
Speaking viii most probably be one
OF the features. The visitors will bc
entertained, and perhaps grand ball
given at night in their honor. Re-
duced rates on all railroads and steam
boat lines will be given.
General William II. +. Lee is in the
city to-day. -.
Yesterday was undoubtedly an Alex,
andria young gentlemen's "day OIL,
from the look OF the marriage notices
in the State and Washington newspa-
pers Of to-day.
Young pellom's condition continues
precarious. Is.
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AUCTION HALES-Euture Days.
<<.%~~<~r.r<>r1S~SO><,r /<<y~.~r<rs~~<~>1 49,.
by Frank ID. Hin a Co.,
Real Estate Auctioneers,
. north Eleventh street.
uyRUsTEEy SALE OFvALUABLE

nvRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE
II IMPROVED REAL ESTATE ON MAIN
STREET, No. 1876, BETWEEN FIFTEENTH
STREETAND sH0cK0ECREE THE STAND
RECENTLY OCCUPIED BY CHARLEs 4.
AND FOUNDRY, AT AUCT10N.--By virtue Of
two deeds OF trust duty recorded In tho clerks Of
nee Of the Richmond Cha1cery Court, Deed Book
ia u. page IA. and Deadlock f31 A, page Ill.
default having been made In the same, aud at
the request Of the benefciaries under said
deeds, we will proceed 10 sell az public auc-
ton, on the premises. on
WEDNESDAY. FEBRUARY ". 1887,
nj O'Clock p. ~. the TRULY-vALUABLR
PROPERTY described In said deeds, as fol-
lows
All that certain LOT OF LAND in the city OF
Richmond. on the north side Of Vain street be-
tween Fifteenth street and Shockoe creek no
1895 east Main. fronting 29s xl9i feet TO n wide
alley. Upon this lot u a large and well-bulit
THREE-S1oRY BRICK WAREHOUSE, tho
buildings covering the entire lot.
This sale offers opportunities and induce
foundry business rarely 10 be met with, or tho
property can be made TO pay handsome re-
turn as an investment for almoet any kind Of
wholesale trade. Plat 81 the property at the
office OF the auctioneers.
TERMS: BY consent one fourth cash balance
in six, twelve, and eighteen months, with In
terest added. or more favorable terms may be
granted ON dayof sale.
WILLIAM II. PALMER,
Surviving trustee under first deed;
CUNNINGHAM HALL,
BLAIR BOILING,
fell Trustees under second deed.
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WILLIAMSBURG.
Court Matfers-PersonaI.

ICorTespOncence Of the Richmond Dispaich.l
FEBRUARY Is, 1887.
Our County Court, after an unusually
long term, adjourned to-day. Most OF
the time was taken up IN the triai OF
sennahen, who was convicted of steal
ing while in the employ of the East
ern Asylum. He was sentenced to the
county Jail for six months. The value
OF the stolen articles was estimated to
be about S45
DIR. John Clopton, the very efficient
and courteous assistant at the Insane
Asylum, who has been confined to his
bed for some weeks by sickness, is
slowly improving.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-02-19
AUCTION sALEs-FstHre Days~: w.
By Gccrgo II. Poiudcxser,
Real Estate Agent and Broker,
No. 400 Main street.


COMMISSIONERS SALE OF a
u yERY DESIRABLE FRAME DWkLL,l,nnvs
IN SOUTH LINE or JAY STREET, EA "a, ,,, wv
FTDFRhL STREET, WITH LOT TILT,
rfET FRONT AND ONE HUNDRED AND
FORTY FEET DEPTH TO AN ALLEf.-b! va
tue OF the provisions OF certain deeu s sn
tered In the Circuit Court OF Hsnrico on tns
18TH day OF February. 1887, In inc caus9 ~
ellis executors ~. ellis legatees, tne unica.
signed commissioners will sell by aucuon' o'
the premises. on
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2irH,
NJ Az O'Clock p. NJ, the sbcve-dcscribed vhLu-
ABLE PROPERTY. The house - TWO se -
contains Ave rooms, necessary ouInouSes' INV
In good repair. .,x aud
iERrs: One thid cash; balance IN ~. anc
twelve months, negotiable notes for oeierrea
nayments. interest added and tue retaineu
I'M the whole Of the purchaee-money 10 paio
and a conveyance ordered BY the Court
III. HAYES,
Special Commissioners
GEORGE II. PofNpExTRR, Auctioneer
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT or THB COUNTY V ~
HPYRIco-GILI's EXECUTORS AGAINST gill
LEGATBgs-IN CuANcERY.
I hereby certify that the bond required OF
Special Commissioners George w. Thomas ana
James III. Hayes by decree entered In the
above cause on the 18th day OF February, lo.,
has been duly given.
Given under my hand this 18th day OF feoru-
arg, 1897. ow c.prrp
Teste: GEORGE W. Shhlhh,
fe 10 Clerk.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-02-19

NOUETCAsTLE, &C. PLAINTIFF, AGAINST MOUNT
CASTLES EXECUTORS AND AIS, DEFEND ANTS
. IL THE CHASCERY COURT or THE CITY or RICH
hOND:
!, BENJAMIN II. Berry, clerk OF said court,
certify that the bond required OF the special
commissioners by the decree In said cause
Of February 10, 1857, has been duly given.
Given under my hand. this 12th day Of Feb
ruary, 1887. BENJAMIN Ii. BERRY.
70 ~